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nevelica

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Why would someone who has suffered skeletal muscle injury and damage to the nerves in the head and neck be at risk for developing nutrition problems?

Question 2

Which trace mineral is needed for growth, reproduction, immunity, and protein synthesis?
 a. Zinc
  b. Magnesium
  c. Iodine
  d. Chromium


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Disorders that affect skeletal muscles and/or nerves can affect someone's ability to swallow. Impaired swallowing (dysphagia) can make it difficult for someone to obtain adequate nourishment.

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